> So yes, this may be an example of an SMTP relay violating RFC-5321. The
> quote above was from a paragraph in 5321 talking about recipient addresses,
> however.
The quote in question is from section "2.3.11 Mailbox and address" and that's
under the SMTP terminology heaing. It is in no way specific to recipient
addresses.
> The way I read it, it seems to be saying "If you are not sure about a
> local-part, don't try to be helpful, just leave it alone."
I disagree. I don't think that's a reasonable interpretation.
> If I were the agent in charge of this "autoforwarder", I wouldn't even
> read 5321 on this question. I would be quite sure of my policy on return
> addresses.
But the fact of the matter is others can and do read and apply it.
Ned
